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BUSHMAN SANDS HOTEL, ALICEDALE
Hotel | Conference Venue 
Located in Alicedale, Eastern Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/bushmansands/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Doneshia Fritz
 
Bushman Sands Hotel
39 High Street
Alicedale
Eastern Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Bushman Sands is a multi-faceted experience offering something for everyone. The 4 star hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage & modern luxury. The Gary Player designed Golf Course is perfect for the keen golfer. There are thrilling adventure options & prospects of viewing Big Game. Those wanting relaxation, pampering & peace will find alternatives at the spa or at the poolside or even on a tranquil sunset boat cruise.

The Hotel comprises of 39 bedrooms around a pool area overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course. Original railway houses form the cornerstones of what are now three rows of en-suite accommodation.

At the Bunkers Restaurant cuisine is traditionally South African with influences of Xhosa, English and Cape Malay. Hearty Breakfasts, a la carte lunches and evening dinners are served here, while a cigar and good single malt can be enjoyed in the library. Our Spa is located in the Leisure Centre, the 3 treatment rooms - each with its own shower and air-conditioning, and a small but fully equipped gymnasium offer guests the ideal opportunity to truly relax and be pampered. The 18-hole championship course follows the banks of the Bushmans and New Years Rivers, resembling the game's earliest "links" courses in Scotland with undulating fairways and pot bunkers. Situated on nearly 4000 hectares of former farmland, Bushman Sands game reserve offers malaria free sightings of animal species. Other activities include Boat Cruises, Mountain Biking, Quad Biking, Abseiling, Gorge Gliding and Archery.

Rewarding for families and satisfying for visitors interested in the turbulent & fascinating history of the area, Bushman Sands has won wide acclaim as a forerunner of sustainable ecological and community tourism.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • Library with internet access
  • TV & full DSTV bouquet
  • Private dining room
  • Bunkers restaurant
  • Halfway house
  • Spa & wellness centre with gym
  • Golf pro-shop
  • Superb 18 hole golf course (Gary Player designed)
  • Bar overlooking the 18th green
  • Gents & ladies changing room facilities (with steam rooms)
  • Scenic swimming pool
  • Boat cruises
  • Archery
  • Mountain biking
  • Quad biking
  • Abseiling
  • Gorge gliding
  • Conference centre
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 4 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
 
 
RATES:
 
ROOM Low Season:
1 May 07 -
30 Sept 07
High Season:
1 Oct 07 -
31 Dec 07
High Season:
1 Jan 08 -
30 Apr 08
Low Season:
1 May 08 -
30 Sept 08
High Season:
1 Oct 08 -
31 Dec 08
High Season:
1 Jan 09 -
30 Apr 09
Standard RoomR950R1100R1200R1000R1200R1260
Luxury RoomR1250R1450R1580R1315 R1580R1660
Luxury SuiteR1600R1820R1990R1680R1990R2100

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Rates are per room per night, includes Bed & Breakfast, Tourism Levy, VAT.

Credit Cards

Amex, Master Card, Diners and Visa Cards are gladly accepted.

* Please contact us for General Activities and Cenference Package Rates *

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
By Road

From Port Elizabeth

Alicedale is approximately one hour from Port Elizabeth towards Cradock. Take the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown,
at the interchange to Grahamstown, continue straight on the N10 towards Cradock. 80 kilometers from Port Elizabeth, 11km past Paterson turn right at the Alicedale and Bushmans Sands sign and follow the road for another 17 kilometers into Alicedale.

From East London

Approximately 2 and a half hours from East London. Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. 20km After Grahamstown, turn right onto the R72 to Alicedale and Bushmans Sands, following the road for 30 kilometers into Alicedale.

By Air

Shamwari Game Reserve, 20 minutes from Alicedale, is equipped with a private landing strip. Air charters can be arranged with registered charter companies or private aircraft. Prior arrangements must be made with Bushman Sands for landing and transfer to Alicedale.
 
 
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